Does a spring hold the top roller in the closed or open position (sprung closed / sprung open) ? Or - there is no spring.Do you still use the sheeter?

Ok. Yes there is a spring which locks the control rod in its position : the spring strongly pushes a steel ball against a disc regularly drilled, and then the rod is locked when the ball enters in a blind hole ; this system offers about 10 positions for the top roller.No I stopped using this sheeter since I buyed a bigger and efficient one (an electric sheeter with conveyor belts, but made for bread & pastry, not for pizza).Regards holorim

Holorim can you take a couple of pictures of the spring and ball and disc. Is the sheeter for sale? Are you in the US ?

Here are the requested photos The spring and ball are not visible because enclosed inside the blue tubular stand.I may sale this sheeter, but I live in france and it's quite heavy (entirely made of cast iron and steel)Regards.

Done, I think. Weight 16 #. Approx. cost $50I applied some food safe silicone lube ( read Vaseline) to the bearing surfaces. It is pretty smooth cranking, I may need to work on the chain a bit, I need a half link and I don't have one.

It does look good. I didn't anticipate the chain running between the sheeter gears. I like that. If I might make one suggestion, consider moving the drive handle to the top idler gear. If you do that, and if you turn the crank clockwise, the chain will be self tensioning and you shouldn't need to mess with another link or worry about chain tension.Dave

It does look good. I didn't anticipate the chain running between the sheeter gears. I like that. If I might make one suggestion, consider moving the drive handle to the top idler gear. If you do that, and if you turn the crank clockwise, the chain will be self tensioning and you shouldn't need to mess with another link or worry about chain tension.Dave

I picked up two 15" rolling pins at the restaurant supply store to start the new build. I want one like holorim put pictures up of. The raise/ lower mechanism is alot nicer than what I have now. Hopefully this build won't be so home made looking, I believe it will look store bought and still be around the $50 range. If I was smart, I would make 2 and sell the other one for more cheese money.

I was able to get the side plates cut and drilled and the appropriate slotted holes cut. I also got both of the up and down plates (that hold the top roller) cut, and drilled and slotted. Also got the 2 round disc's with the holes drilled off-center done. These rolling pins are great, only $13 and they have stainless steel bearings and a nice heavy 5/16" stainless rod.

lol Well, based on what I see so far in your design, it looks like it will work flawlessly. Nice solid parts. Once mounted onto a solid base, your sheeter should work perfectly. Will you post detailed/printable plans of your work once you are finished, so the rest of us can have an easier time constructing our own from the fruits of your labor??? LOL

Also, are the disks with the off center holes, rotary cams of some sort for thickness adjustment? Is your model a replica of the manufactured one that you posted ealier? IE: Is it the same design in principle? Will you put a finish (paint, laquer, powder coat, etc) on the steel at all once you confirm that your machine works the way that you want it? Are any of your parts stainless steel? Would you prefer or upgrade to stainless once you have confirmed?